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Deevilknievel t1_iu6fq1z wrote

It’s a cute idea but I’d hate to end up on a date with a book Ive already read or worse something I already own but haven’t touched.

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Kaisietoo8 OP t1_iu6hm4w wrote

That's true, I was worried about doing that. The ones I bought yesterday had words on the front giving you clues as to what the book would be about. Also, they were £3 each so I thought I'd risk it as that's not too expensive for a book.

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KudosInc t1_iu879w2 wrote

When I saw this they said you could return your book if you’ve read it already

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sasakimirai t1_iu8sb26 wrote

I got 2 books this way from a book store and they were lightly used books that employees had donated and all the money was being donated to a charity, which I think is a good way to do it.

They're all only $2 or $3 so even if it ends up being one you've already read it's not such a big deal, and you know your money is going to a good cause. And since they're books the employees owned, you know they're probably good!

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North_Bicycle9071 t1_iuahutf wrote

We used to do that with both books and dvds at our public library. Usually there would be a short description to entice you to choose it! Very fun

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DeTrotseTuinkabouter t1_iu7ikpo wrote

I reckon you can return it.

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Deevilknievel t1_iu7nd26 wrote

Yeah I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem. And it’s not like I’ve read such a vast quantity of books that it’s even likely to happen.

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